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r7000 bricked after update
Hello,
While updating the firmware to the latest version. The router stopped responding and now I am unable to access it or reload firmware. The power button is white and flashing. What can i do? u...
Thank you, He is working:D
> [...] Tried every idea I had, tried ideas online and here (had to use
> my phone). [...]
Think for a moment about how little useful unformation that
non-description conveys to the non-psychics in your audience.
> [...] But, the power light blinked constantly white. [...]
You may be a candidate for the TFTP recovery scheme. See, for
example:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1622096
> [...] waited 35 minutes [...]
I wouldn't expect time to cure a flashing power indicator.
> Mac OSX environment.
The Mac-specific details are covered in that cited thread (and links
therefrom).
> Had to go buy a new router [...]
Rehabilitating the old one as a spare might be useful someday, then.
Rehabilitating the dead R7000 is not possible. It will not communicate with my devices/computers.
It does not even send out a network signal - it can not be "seen". It does not show up in Networks list. It is just dead/bricked.
Hope no one else experiences this.